Catherine Griffin : Science World Report

Dec 22, 2014 10:34 AM EST

Siberian Methane is Leaking from the Ocean Floor's Melting Permafrost

It turns out that Siberian permafrost may be leaking methane. Scientists have found that the seabed offshore the West Yamal Peninsula in Sibera is releasing gas into the water column and to the atmosphere.

Dec 22, 2014 09:58 AM EST

Astronomers Spot a New, Tiny Neighbor for Our Milky Way Galaxy

Our Milky Way galaxy may have a new neighbor. The Milky Way is part of a cluster of more than 50 galaxies that make up the "Local Group" but now, scientists have found a tiny and isolated dwarf galaxy nearby at just seven million light-years away.

Dec 22, 2014 09:05 AM EST

Brain Mechanism Predicts Generosity in Children: How to Encourage Sharing

You may just be able to predict how generous your child will be by examining their brain. Neuroscientists have discovered specific brain markers that predict generosity in children and are linked to both social and moral evaluation processes.

Dec 22, 2014 08:36 AM EST

Alaska Fish Adjust to Climate Change by Following Spawning Salmon

Fish in Alaska may be adjusting to climate change. Scientists have found that Dolly Varden, a species of char, can keep feasting on a preferred food source-salmon eggs-even as temperatures rise and the climate continues to shift.

Dec 22, 2014 08:03 AM EST

Snail Reveals Lost Memories May be Restored: New Implications for Alzheimer's

There could be a breakthrough for Alzheimer's patients. Scientists have taken a closer look at a certain marine snail to learn a bit more about memory, and have found that it may be possible to restore "lost" memories.

Dec 22, 2014 07:12 AM EST

New Species Discovered in the Deepest Trench in Earth's Oceans

In some of the deepest parts of the ocean, an ecosystem of alien-like animals thrives. Now, scientists have returned from the first detailed study of the Mariana Trench aboard the research vessel Falkor and have made some new discoveries.

Dec 21, 2014 10:39 AM EST

Tipping Point for Sea Level Rise May Occur by the Year 2050

Scientists have taken a closer look at how seal level rise may influence flooding by the year 2050, and have discovered that the majority of U.S. coastal areas are likely to be threatened by 30 or more days of flooding each year.

Dec 21, 2014 10:39 AM EST

The Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2014 in Science

When it comes to science--and Science--there are some breakthroughs that stand above the rest. Now, the journal has released the top-10 list of scientific breakthroughs for 2014. What made the list? That's a good question.

Dec 21, 2014 10:37 AM EST

What You Didn't Know about Your Christmas Tree This Holiday Season

Each Christmas, families pick out evergreen trees to place in their homes. In the wild, though, these trees are some of the hardiest and most amazing to be found, surviving extreme temperatures.

Dec 19, 2014 01:44 PM EST

Scientists Unveil Brilliant Colors of Yellowstone's Thermal Springs

Using a simple mathematical model based on optical measurements, researchers can explain the stunning colors of these springs and can visually recreate how they appeared years ago.

Dec 19, 2014 01:07 PM EST